Shannon Thomason
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- Advancement
- The Arts at UAB
- AEIVA
- Alys Stephens Center
- Arts in Medicine
- ArtPlay
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department of Art and Art History
- Department of Communication Studies
- Department of Music
- Department of Theatre
- Institute for Human Rights
- Department of World Languages and Literatures
- The Graduate School
- Libraries
- National Alumni Society
- WBHM
This season, the Department of Theatre will world-premiere a new, original musical, “Savage.”
Spencer will present a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance designed to create an experience welcoming to all families.
A panel discussion and reception are from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at Space One Eleven.
This performance, inspired by traditional Congolese music and rumba, will take children and parents on a happy journey to Africa.
Playwright Caridad Svich pulled loosely from Antarctic biologist James McClintock’s research and story to create a fictional journey of romance, tragedy and concern for the planet’s future.
The exhibition will highlight the diverse work created in the UAB painting studio under Professor of Painting Gary Chapman’s guidance.
Two free exhibitions will be featured Sept. 10-Oct. 19 in UAB’s AEIVA as part of the conference.
The Alys Stephens Center will help provide professional learning in the arts for Jefferson County teachers.
The green space includes two full-size competition fields and two digital scoreboards.
A season kick-off party precedes the show, with Mak Grgic opening for k.d. lang. Special VIP offers are also available.